Tregonetha Lake

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Lake view camping field
Lake view camping field
Glamping
Stunning lake views
Camping by the lake
Star bell tents
Bell tents at sunset
Camping field at sunset
Camping
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Glamping
Stunning lake views
Camping by the lake

  • Quiet family campsite bordering a fishing lake in Cornish countryside
  • Padstow, Eden Project and Bodmin Jail Attraction all 20 minutes’ drive
  • Off-grid pitches with lakeside walks; shop and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Fishing anyone? Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful – and off-grid – campsite overlooking a two-acre coarse fishing lake, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of St Columb Major and surrounded by untamed Cornish countryside and farmland. There are no designated pitches and space is allocated on a ‘choose where you want to set up’ basis. The biggest draw here is the lake, stocked with carp as well as roach, rudd and bream. To fish here, you will need a current rod licence and all of your own gear. Double pegs are available, giving bags of space for friends to fish together. Not an angler? While on site you can follow lakeside nature walks, keeping any dogs on leads around the water so you don’t disturb the fishing. Within easy reach of several of Cornwall’s biggest visitor draws, including the Eden Project and Bodmin Jail Attraction (both less than half an hour’s drive), the site is also close to the beaches of the county’s north and south coastlines. 

 Barbecues are permitted on the lakeside camping field, and you can replenish foodie supplies at the mini-market in St Columb Major, where there are also a couple of pubs and a fish and chip shop. As Tregonetha Lake is off grid, there are no electric hook-ups available, but the owners do offer a charging service for your devices. Just be sure to pack torches and spare batteries for any nocturnal adventures.

Campground type

Rent a tent 3
Tent sites 17
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 7 July
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 4 metres are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 7 July to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 17 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainPeacefulWildlife haven

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite boasts a lovely lake setting. Guests loved the clean, modern eco-friendly facilities and thoughtful touches. Furnished bell tents were a hit. Minor gripes: unfinished car park, some traffic noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The bell tent was amazing. The campsite was gorgeous and we…

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amanda w.

Greenfinch bell tent (basic)

Liked The bell tent was amazing. The campsite was gorgeous and we loved the owners ethos. The added service of croissants and pain au chocolat made to order, is a lovely little touch. We me Tom, the owner and he is such a lovely guy. The site is so clean and looked after. Perfect!!!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will be back soon

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Jodie O.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Everything, this site is amazing, was able to just pitch up next to the lake, the toilets are eco friendly and very tidy, showers were good and the sink areas allowed ample space to have a few groups, it's so quite (except for the cows 😂) Mel is so friendly and welcoming, all in all a perfect little site for a getaway!!!

Disliked Nothing

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Really loved my stay here, it was so peaceful. It wasn’t…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Really loved my stay here, it was so peaceful. It wasn’t the typical campsite setup, the all the buildings were made of wood making the washing facilities look rustic, fun and different. The lake is nice and there is a walk around it which the dog loved. Friendly owners with an easygoing attitude.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site with excellent facilities and helpful staff.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (lake view)

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The lake is very scenic and peaceful. Our host Mel was also extremely accommodating. Would happily come back.

Disliked The unpredictable Cornish weather

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We stayed for 3 nights over the bank holiday and we were…

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Talia W.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked We stayed for 3 nights over the bank holiday and we were very happy with the campsite. Very pretty, very friendly and very clean! Showers, toilets and washing up area was lovely and all lit up with fairy lights. It was nice to be able to walk the dog round the fishing lake when we were at the campsite, we will be returning!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great new campsite by lake

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Michal C.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (lake view)

Liked Great new campsite. Well thought out eco toilets and showers - no issue with hot water. Sinks and dish washing area kept clean ( both cold and hot water in taps).
Nice views of the lake. Attention paid to the details with cool and quirky finishing touches.
Flat grass. Always short walk to facilities.
Couldn't find bricks for barbecue but owner bought some the next day ( sorry for a burnt patch). highly recommended!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, with really good facilities!

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Kieran S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (lake view)

Liked Nice area, great facilities and nice owners. Really impressed with the showers, really good pressure and never went cold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite!

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Nicola C.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Beautiful location, shower and toilets were lovely and clean. Loved the solar lighting.
Hosts were friendly and approachable.
Great campsite and highly recommended for all ages, couples and families.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site, nice and quiet with plenty of room to socialise

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Jonathon W.

Greenfinch bell tent (basic)

Liked The rural, tranquil setting and the clean bell tents

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning campsite. We had the furnished bell tent and it was so…

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Hayley B.

Kingfisher bell tent

Liked Stunning campsite. We had the furnished bell tent and it was so beautiful- the decor, the fairy lights, the view. The fishing lake on site is picturesque and the toilets were amazing. Big fan of the eco compost toilets and the showers are better than my one at home. Mel and Tom who run the site are super lovely and couldn’t do enough for us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tregonetha Lake

Avalen Farm

Tregonetha

St Columb Major

Cornwall

England

TR9 6EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.44404°N
4.88698°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 km Lidl Superstore
8.9 km Lidl Superstore
11.6 km Shop Corner
Rail
4.9 km Roche Rail Station
6.3 km St Columb Road Rail Station
8.3 km Bugle Rail Station
Ferry
11.5 km Padstow Ferry Landing
11.6 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
20.8 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
8.4 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Castle an Dinas: 10 minutes’ drive - Goss Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Camel Creek Family Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Padstow: 20 minutes - Eden Project: 20 minutes - Bodmin Jail Attraction: 20 minutes - Pencarrow House and Garden: 20 minutes - The Historic Port of Charlestown: 25 minutes - The Lost Gardens of Heligan: half an hour - Mevagissey: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mawgan Porth 10.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Watergate Bay 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthcothan 12.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porth 12.2 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A
Lusty Glaze 12.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 5.9 km

Eden Project 11.9 km

Rock Beach 12.2 km

Newquay Zoo 13.5 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 14.1 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 10.8 km

Trerice 12.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 26.1 km

Trelissick Garden 27.4 km

St Anthony Head 33.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wadebridge Woods and River 8.6 km

PENCARROW 10.8 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 11.1 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 11.4 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 11.6 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, England 10.7 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tregonetha Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tregonetha Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tregonetha Lake? Local attractions and activities include: - Castle an Dinas: 10 minutes’ drive - Goss Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Camel Creek Family Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Padstow: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tregonetha Lake?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tregonetha Lake? From $49.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.